Died in jail or a lockup
Ronald Forbush
Ronald Forbush, 42, loved working on cars and spent time with his father farming the family land in Springville. He died on April 11, 2005, while held at the Utah County Jail, where he had returned in early April. His family says jail staff told them they had no sign he used drugs or was suicidal, and they question how well he was screened when he arrived.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed; neglect alleged). His family questions how well he was screened at the Utah County Jail, which is the only failure of care reported.
Reported by: his family.